Physics 5054 · O Level · Magnetic effect of a current

Magnetic effect of a current — practice question

The diagram illustrates an alarm system with switch S closed. The upper circuit is set up so that the electromagnet sits above the soft iron contact. What occurs when switch S is opened?

  • Airon contact drops, bell rings
  • Biron contact drops, bell stops ringing
  • Ciron contact moves up, bell rings
  • Diron contact moves up, bell stops ringing

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